Bands play their part in Remembrance Day

Bands and ensembles up and down the country have helped communities pay their respects to those who fought to keep us free.

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Hundreds of bands and ensembles represented communities up and down the country on the weekend to honour those who gave their lives for others.

Youth and senior bands led parades and processions with players young and old taking part.

Wigan Youth

This image of 16 year old Virginia Hewitson was taken by her proud father as she marched with Wigan Youth Band through the streets of Leigh in Lancashire

it makes you feel very proud that youngsters from all organisations including brass bands take the opportunity to honour those who made the ultimate sacrificeDerek Hewitson

Proud

Derek Hewitson told 4BR: "The turn out from the community was amazing as usual, and it makes you feel very proud that youngsters from all organisations including brass bands take the opportunity to honour those who made the ultimate sacrifice."

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